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Doctor Who and Torchwood's John Barrowman Talks Phoenix Comicon, the Face of Boe, and Chasing Down the Bionic Woman
John Barrowman is one of Phoenix Comicon 2013's biggest celebrity gets. That's because Whovians everywhere love his portrayal of the ...

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Costumed attendees of Phoenix Comicon's preview night.
ZOMG! Did you go to Phoenix Comicon's "preview night" on Thursday evening and see that full-sized mockup of the Mos Eisley Cantina? What about that gruesome zombie created by the peeps from Ma...

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Phoenix, get out. There's too much to do and see this weekend, between Phoenix Comicon at the Convention Center, Paul Rodriguez at Stand Up Live, and a sure-to-be cool downtown mural tour. But you've gotta choose. Here are a few of our top picks for ...

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Admittedly, there may be some truth to the conception of gardener as luddite -- after all, gardening is about getting down and dirty with the earth and you definitely don't need an iPhone for that. But when green thumbs and technology converge, somet...

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Mike Mignola's Hellboy
Let's just get this out of the way: Renowned comic book creator Mike Mignola has no earthly idea if Hollywood will ever get around to making Hellboy 3, the third cinematic portrayal of his signature red-skinned character. It...

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To the average person, the name Paul Rodriguez invariably brings to mind memories of his numerous appearances in flicks like Tortilla Soup, A Million to Juan, or Born in East L.A. (the film that launched his cinematic career). Those are merely one pa...

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There's plenty of reason to be wary of 3D printing technology -- what with the arrival of 3D printed gummy avatars, fetuses, and most terrifyingly guns. But a Japanese start-up is giving the whole world an entirely new reason to shudder.
Human. Doll...

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Aunt Beast works to heal Meg (Rebecca Duckworth), who's just tessered with her dad (Kyle Sorrell) in A Wrinkle in Time.
The setup: The only 20th-century book for young readers that's sold more copies than Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time is C...

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A scene from The Hangover III
Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper, and Zach Galifianakis are back. Fans of the trio (a.k.a. The Wolfpack) will find it hitting the road and theaters this weekend in The Hangover Part III. And, if the movie's poster is any indi...

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Designers and design lovers, mark your calendars because Phoenix Design Week 2013 is officially just a few months away.
From October 18 to 25, Design Week events -- including workshops, training sessions, and parties -- will draw out the region's b...

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Residents of the historic Coronado District are usually pretty proud to tell you where they live. The neighborhood located just outside downtown Phoenix is home to 1920s bungalows and 1940s ranch homes, one of the larger city parks, plus a plethora o...

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Heads up, letterpress lovers. If you want to attend the first-ever Phoenix Wayzgoose, hosted by the Amalgamated Printers' Association from June 5 through 9, your registration is due today.
Letterpress Central co-founder and local artist Cindy Iverso...

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In case you haven't heard, the mustache look is out (thank God). In its wake, facial hair fanatics have turned to the more rugged (albeit less summer-practical) trend of Beard Nation.
With untamed face foliage garnishing the landscapes of indie rock...

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Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list.
What: Inspired by 19th century Argentina, this tear-drop quartz stone dangles from a fine sterling silver chain.
Where: B...

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If you've been depressed since 2006, when Arrested Development was infamously cancelled, because you were left with only three (increasingly shorter) seasons, chances are you're looking forward to Sunday, May 26, when Netflix brings back the beloved ...

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Travel season is nearly upon us. Whether that means lazy beaches, bustling cities, or serene forests, there's one thing we know we can count on to get us through the transit: SkyMall. No use denying -- we know you read the Phoenix-headquartered publi...

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A trio of geek girls partying after dark during last year's Phoenix Comicon.
If there are a few pieces of helpful advice we can impart to people attending Phoenix Comicon, which kicks off less than 24 hours from now, it's these tips: Drink plenty ...

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The world of The Jetsons or a Brave New World? Scientists have developed a new form of robo-therapist that may revolutionize the mental health field.
Her name is Ellie and she is the brainchild of psychologist Al Rizzo and computer scientist Louis-P...

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Oh, come on.
Sadder than a bangs-less Zooey Deschanel, here are the five worst fashion trends you'll see this summer.
Overalls & Shortalls
Blossom Russo and Dorothy Jane Torkelson are allowed to be your fashion icons only if you are younger than ...